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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 8. Cell the unit of life

A major site for synthesis of lipids is

  1. A symplast
  2. B nucleoplasm
  3. C \(RER\)
  4. D \(SER\)
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(D) \(SER\)

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(d) : Smooth endoplasmic reticulum \((SER) \) is a system of smooth membranes (\(i.e.\), membranes not having ribosomes) within the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells. It forms a link between the cell and nuclear membranes. It is the site of important metabolic reactions, including phospholipid and fatty acid synthesis. In animal cells lipid­like steroidal hormones are also synthesized.